Art & Crafts
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Creative Self-Expression
Color Palette for Interiors
For anyone with an interest for interior design. Create a color palette for your home and learn color basics such as hue, value, chroma, as well as how to use these to add depth and variety to a room. Explore color harmonies and established color combinations. Discover sources of inspiration and how to determine the focal point of a room. Develop a color mood board to use as inspiration to map out the color palette for your home.
CE-HOME 2008, 3 Tues., Mar. 24-Apr. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-2, $75 (+$6 for materials fee, payable to instructor). A Concra. #15351
Painting and Drawing for Adults
Work with a variety of media and learn different approaches to painting and drawing. Prep a palette; mix colors; use media; work on various surfaces; learn about brushes; investigate the use of colors and shades; and create strong compositions. Painting and drawing from observation will be implemented by working from a live model, still-life arrangements, portraiture, and working outdoors. Class will be encouraged to work together to create the atmosphere of an atelier. For all levels.
At Peekskill Center: CE-ART 2146PE, $259 (+ $20 studio fee).
Sec: A: 12 Sat., Feb. 1-Apr. 18, 10:00 am-12:00 noon. #15404
Sec: B: 12 Mon., Apr. 6-June 22, 6:00-8:00 pm. #15405
Abstract Painting for Beginners
An ideal course for painters using acrylic or watercolor who want to try their hand at abstraction but do not know where to begin. Learn to break down the components of visual art, such as line, shape and texture, to understand how they are used to create successful non-representation paintings. Contact the instructor at matlickpaintings@gmail.com for the suggested materials list.
CE-ART 2326VA, 4 Thurs., Jan. 23-Feb. 13, 1:00-3:30 pm, KNC-3, $115. M Matlick. #15144
Fabric for Interiors
Do you want to learn how to create your dream interior? Discover the fundamentals of how to select fabrics for interiors. Starting with the basics, learn how to find inspiration, create a color scheme and develop a focal point for a room. Gain confidence on how to use these tools to develop a fabric room scheme. Explore the special requirements for fabrics for upholstery and window treatments. Fabric sources will be shared and learn tips of how to communicate with a workroom.
CE-HOME 2007, 3 Tues., Feb. 4-18, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-3, $75. A Concra. #15101
Cartooning
Would you like to learn how to draw outrageously funny cartoon characters quickly? How about drawing action figures and super heroes using just 25 basic shapes? Do you want to create fantastic scenes where creatures from another world can roam about freely? Highly instructional class with easy to follow step-by-step instruction taught by a professional cartoonist. Also included: drawing hands, animals, figures in motion, exciting perspectives, and shading techniques.
CE-ART 2122, 8 Sat., Apr. 4-May 23, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, AAB-511, $160. V Davis. #15213
Buttercream Decorating Techniques
Learn the basic art of decorating with buttercream. In this workshop, learn how to prepare icing to obtain the right consistency for decorating, how to color icing, and how to fill a decorating bag. Discover the basic art of cupcake and cake decorating through basic baking tips and tricks. In the first class, students will bring eight cupcakes to decorate and for the second class, students will bring a cake to decorate.
CE-COOK 2060, 2 Sat., Mar. 7 & 14, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, AAB-304, $65 (+ $40 materials fee, payable to instructor). L Nicholas. #15414
Explore Your Creative Side at The Center for the Arts in White Plains Classes below are held at the Center for the Arts, County Center, White Plains. Note: please call 914-606-6839 to register and to obtain a materials list.
Jewelry and Small Metalwork
An introduction to using metals to construct jewelry and other small-scale metal objects.
CE-ART 2285WA, 15 Mon., Jan. 27-May 4, 1:00-4:00 pm, $700. V Tillotson. #15555
CE-ART 2285 WA, 15 Wed., Jan. 29-May 6, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $700. B Garrett. #15556
Lost Wax Casting
An introduction to using wax to sculpt small jewelry pieces and then cast them in metal such as gold, silver, or bronze.
CE-ART 2286 WA, 15 Wed., Jan. 29–May 6, 1:45-4:45 pm, $700. B Garrett. #15557
Enameling
Learn the beautiful art of enameling, which is painting with molten glass on metal. Students will also learn how to combine enamel with metalwork for a completed jewelry project.
CE-ART 2281WA, 15 Thurs., Jan. 30–May 7, 1:00-4:00 pm, $700. R Laskin. #15558
Watercolor Workshop
Explore the unique and beautiful qualities of watercolors! Learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors such as washes and dry on wet.
CE-ART 2277WA, 15 Mon., Jan. 27-May 4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $700. N Waldman. #15559
Contemporary Life Painting
This class will use contemporary painting techniques focusing on a model. Short poses and a variety of models (nude and costumed) will be integrated into the class format. Students will be encouraged to experiment and work large scale.
CE-ART 2288WA, 15 Mon., Jan. 27-May 4, 1:00-4:00 pm, $700. D Fox. #15561
Portrait Painting
Integrate portrait painting with some still life elements to create a dynamic work of art.
This class will emphasize lighting, composition, and color.
CE-ART 2290WA, 15 Mon., Jan. 27-May 4, 1:00-4:00 pm, $700. A Lattimore. #15563
Life Painting
Instruction on the fundamentals of painting the nude figure. Skin tone, anatomy, and composition will be demonstrated and discussed.
CE-ART 2204WA, 15 Tues., Jan. 28-May 5, 1:30-4:30 pm, $700. A Lattimore. #15564
Traditional Painting
Discover various techniques emphasizing realism and craftsmanship while working from still lives. Discussion of materials and color mixing are included.
CE-ART 2279WA, 15 Tues., Jan. 28-May 5, 6:30-9:30 pm, $700. A Lattimore. #15565
Sculpture Workshop
Explore a variety techniques and materials. Students are encouraged to develop personal projects under the guidance of the instructor.
All levels are welcome.
CE-ART 2280WA, 15 Wed., Jan. 29-May 6, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $700. R Mineo. #15566
CE-ART 2280WA, 15 Wed., Jan 29-May 6, 1:00-4:00 pm, $700. R Mineo. #15567
Illustration
Explore drawing with the emphasis on telling a story or complimenting text. Learn basic drawing techniques using a variety of materials such as watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil and more.
CE-ART 2292WA, 15 Wed., Jan. 29-May 6, 1:00-4:00 pm, $700. B Waldman. #15570
Introduction to Ceramics
All levels of experience are welcome in this hand building and wheel throwing ceramics class. Explore the joy of working in clay while learning how to make functional pottery forms such as bowls, cups, vases, and more.
CE-ART 2283WA, 15 Tues., Jan. 28-May 5, 6:00-9:00 pm, $700. D Hughes. #15571
Many classes above are held at The Center for the Arts, County Center 196 Central Ave., White Plains, 914-606-7500 arts@sunywcc.edu | www.sunywcc.edu/arts